ZIP 31216 (Macon, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31216: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bibb County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Bibb County compares with Georgia
Bibb County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bibb County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bibb County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 107.0 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.3 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 20% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Bibb County sits below Georgia on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Bibb County: 1.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Bibb County has recorded 1,995 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,143 people injured and 67 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 9.2% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.7% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.6%).
1.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 31216 is I-75, with 12 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-16 (6), I-475 (4) and SR-49 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 40 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (12% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 3.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31216 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bibb County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.1% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Bibb County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 12 |
| I-16 | 6 |
| I-475 | 4 |
| SR-49 | 3 |
| SR-247 | 2 |
| CR-0740 | 1 |
| CR-581200/HOUSTON Rd | 1 |
| Cs-Forest Ave | 1 |
| Hawkinsville Road | 1 |
| I-75N | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bibb County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 40 |
| I-475 | 27 |
| I-16 | 24 |
| I-75 South | 19 |
| I-75 North | 13 |
| I-16 West | 9 |
| I-475 South | 8 |
| Frank Amerson Pkwy | 7 |
ZIP 31216 at a glance
| Population | 16,328 |
| Density | 110 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,452 |
| Median home value | $209,789 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bibb County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 101 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 114 | +13% | 3.2 |
| 2010s | 113 | -1% | 3.8 |
| 2020s | 195 | +73% | 3.6 |
In the 1990s about 101 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 195. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31216
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31216?
Since 2015, 1,995 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bibb County (1,143 injured, 67 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 31216?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31216: 12.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 31216?
The worst month is May: 9.2% of truck crashes in Bibb County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31216?
40 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bibb County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 31216 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 107.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bibb County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 31216?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.